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RALEIGH – A Code Orange Air Quality Action Day has been issued for much of North Carolina due to smoke and fine particles from active wildfires in Canada. The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) and the Forsyth County Environmental Assistance and…

By Gary Timco | News Analysis WASHINGTON, DC – During a recent hearing, in a terse exchange between Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) and David Turk, Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Energy Department, Senator Kennedy asked Turk what the transition to ‘clean carbon-free energy’ would cost….

By Paul Branaman, Founder | CAMP GREENFEET Editor’s note: Camp Greenfeet is an exceptional (and free) one-week event in early July, open to young girls who are ‘at-risk’ for whatever reason. Mr. Branaman recently suffered an injury, which is likely to impede this effort. Here,…

  September 13, 2023 will mark five years since Hurricane Florence hit Pamlico County, causing flooding and wind-driven-rain damage to many homes through- out the county. The Pamlico County Disaster Recovery Coalition (Coalition) received 543 applications for repairs to damaged homes.  Homes were assessed  for…

By Gary Timco THE GRID – There has been much press within the last year about whether or not man can cause climate change (Global Warming) that will ultimately affect humanity, causing ecological and natural disasters. Missing in mainstream media is any mention of scientific…

BAYBORO – The crew from Hiatt Home Repairs & Property Maintenance has been busy over the past two months, with a complete and thorough upgrade of the 70-year old house on Main Street, which has been the County Compass office for the past six years….

On Saturday December 2, 2022, Pamlico County Sheriff’s deputies and Pamlico County EMS responded to a residence in Merritt, NC regarding an unresponsive male. Alex Luis Garcia, 25 of Merritt was pronounced deceased at the residence. The resulting investigation and autopsy determined that Garcia died…

Former addict’s ‘beyond powerful’ presentation for hundreds of Eighth Graders meant to save lives NEW BERN – Titled ‘Truth About Opioids,’ the well-planned, massive undertaking earned a big A+ for all involved. During an emotional and often graphic 60 minutes, Hoffman recounted his experimentation, abuse, and…

April 28, 2023 For Immediate Release RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina Republican Party applauds the rulings by the Supreme Court of North Carolina, which reinstate common-sense election integrity protections and restore the constitutional framework after years of partisan subversion by radical Democrats on the…

RALEIGH – On April 20, Republicans in the North Carolina Senate passed legislation to protect fair competition and promote safety in school athletics with Senate Bill 631, titled ‘Fairness in Women’s Sports.’ Proponents call the proposed legislation a commonsense solution to the unfair advantage gained…

ORIENTAL – The CycleNC 2023 Coastal Ride returns April 28, 29 & 30. Organizers expect approximately 1,400 cyclists, who will be camping on lawns and parks, with some even bedding down in local accommodations. Look for them almost everywhere as they embark each day on…

GRANTSBORO –  Old time religion under a massive tent – combined with plenty of evangelic fervor – begins Thursday night at 7pm. Everyone is welcome! During a brief interview this week, the cheerful and energetic Rev. Ray Hansley of Set Free Ministries International  issued one…